Sime Darby Property
How their buildings read
2 poor, 1 good, 1 very good
Outcomes still vary building by building. Check the building, not the brochure.
What we found
In the Bukit Jelutong defects case the developer said the defects did not exist or had been fixed, but the High Court found that some of the defect rectification forms supposedly submitted by owners had forged signatures.
The evidence
Delivery
NegativeProperty at Ara Hill delivered six months late in 2012 after initial agreement.
Handover
NegativeHomebuyer purchasing in 2019 reported 0.5-year handover delay and poor on-site handover experience with township staff unable to answer questions.
Defects and workmanship
NegativeCourt found contractor and architect appointed by Sime Darby Ara Damansara Development Sdn Bhd were not diligent, causing overwhelming damage including water seepage from upper floors.
Post-handover response
NegativeDefect complaints submitted 2 months before handover showed no progress and no follow-up contact from township office or customer care despite callbacks promised.
Regulatory and legal
NegativeCourt of Appeal in January 2026 dismissed Sime Darby Property's appeal and upheld RM4.8 million judgment for six bungalow owners at Bukit Jelutong, plus RM180,000 costs.
3 more findings
High Court in Shah Alam in April 2024 ruled that owners proved breaches of good workmanship and materials obligations for Primo Bukit Jelutong bungalows priced RM4.7–5.5 million.
Shah Alam High Court in 2014 accepted allegations of contract breaches by Sime Darby Ara Damansara Development Sdn Bhd and ordered payment of RM500,000 plus costs for defects and late delivery at Ara Hill, Ara Damansara.
The Court of Appeal in May 2026 dismissed an appeal by six house buyers seeking to strike down a minister's order that granted Sime Darby Brunsfield Resort Sdn Bhd, now known as Sime Darby Property (Senada) Sdn Bhd, a backdated 214-day extension of time for delivery of vacant possession under Covid-19 pandemic legislation, and upheld the extension as constitutional.
Corporate continuity
PositiveSime Darby Property Berhad was demerged from Sime Darby Bhd and listed separately on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on 30 November 2017.
Independent recognition
PositiveAt the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2023 in Miami, City of Elmina won World Gold in the Masterplan category and Cantara Residences won World Silver in Residential Mid-Rise.
3 more findings
Received Platinum Award in Property category at Putra Brand Awards 2025, marking fourth consecutive Platinum win and fifth overall.
Secured top spot at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Award 2024 and 2025, evaluated on quantitative metrics and qualitative factors including market image, innovation, and product quality.
Sime Darby Property Bhd won the Platinum award in the property development category of the 2024 Putra Brand Awards, its third consecutive win.
Their buildings
Jendela ResidencesTTDI · 2025Ultra-low density in a convenient location balances nature and urbanism.8.6 out of 10Very goodSenada ResidencesBukit KiaraThe on-site retail mall offers convenience for residents to meet daily needs without leaving the property, though its success is uncertain and could bring either congestion or a lack of amenities.5.5 out of 10Poor
Sri Ara ApartmentBandar Utama · 2016Some people take unmarked parking bays and claim them as their own reserved bays.5.1 out of 10PoorThe OpheraBukit Kiara7.0 out of 10Good